In our final dispatch from the CERAWeek conference by S&P Global, Felipe Alice shared some insights and key takeaways from a luncheon and dialogue session featuring tech entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist Bill Gates....more
Yesterday marked the start of CERAWeek 2024 by S&P Global, and for the rest of this week Morgan Lewis partners Kirstin Gibbs and Felipe Alice will be reporting back on the key themes and ideas they are uncovering as the...more
The global impact of our planet’s changing climate garnered significant attention in 2021. The United States rejoined the Paris Agreement at the beginning of the year, and in November, during the United Nations Climate Change...more
As of July 15, 2021, both Federal Collegiate Courts in Administrative Matters Specialized in Economic Competition (Tribunal Colegiado en Materia Administrativa Especializado en Competencia Económica, Radiodifusión y...more
While the future of private investment in Mexico’s power industry remains uncertain, renewable energy investors should be aware of current proceedings regarding changes to the law. ...more
Since the 2015 Paris Agreement, countries around the globe have been analyzing their energy and development strategies and planning to meet their commitments. While some countries have made progress by, among other things,...more
4/5/2021
/ Carbon Capture and Sequestration ,
Carbon Emissions ,
Climate Change ,
Energy Efficiency ,
Energy Policy ,
Energy Reform ,
Green New Deal ,
Infrastructure ,
Net Zero ,
Oil & Gas ,
Paris Agreement ,
Renewable Energy
As Latin America continues to manage the adverse economic effects resulting from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and prepares for what lies ahead, there are certain post-shutdown processes and regulatory requirements to...more
ARGENTINA -
A. Are employer mandatory screenings and medical evaluations enforceable in your jurisdiction?
The rule is that employers cannot require employees to submit to mandatory screenings and medical evaluations,...more
Are employer mandatory screenings and medical evaluations enforceable in
your jurisdiction?
Yes, subject to certain requirements. Puerto Rico is covered by US federal law, including the Americans with Disabilities Act....more
ARGENTINA -
A. Are employer mandatory screenings and medical evaluations enforceable in
your jurisdiction?
The rule is that employers cannot require employees to submit to mandatory screenings and medical evaluations,...more
5/15/2020
/ Act of God ,
Argentina ,
Brazil ,
Chile ,
Colombia ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Costa Rica ,
Ecuador ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Financial Stimulus ,
Furloughs ,
Mexico ,
Panama ,
Peru ,
Relief Measures ,
Screening Procedures ,
Uruguay
We provide a summary of the legal landscape concerning reductions in force in the following jurisdictions: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, and Uruguay.
...more
5/15/2020
/ Chile ,
Colombia ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Costa Rica ,
Ecuador ,
Hiring & Firing ,
International Labor Laws ,
Layoffs ,
Mexico ,
Panama ,
Peru ,
Puerto Rico ,
Uruguay ,
Voluntary Reduction in Force ,
WARN Act
1. ARGENTINA -
A. Are employer mandatory screenings and medical evaluations enforceable in your jurisdiction?
The rule is that employers cannot require employees to submit to mandatory screenings and medical...more
Companies doing business in the country should evaluate their compliance programs to avoid the law's sanctions on violators.
On August 2, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff signed Law No. 12,846/2013—unofficially...more